Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Indoor S’Mores and Other Tasty Treats for Special Occasions


Indoor S’Mores and Other Tasty Treats for Special Occasions by Nick Fauchald J 641.5 FAU—This book is full of fun and yummy recipes for kids! From lemonade to rocky road fudge to campout banana boats you are sure to find a recipe that will be a hit!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup


Granny Torrelli Makes Soup by Sharon Creech J CRE—With the help of her wise old grandmother, Rosie manages to work out some of her problems in her relationship with her best friend, Bailey, the boy next door.  Granny Torrelli likes to use her stories and her family recipes when helping Rosie.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery


Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery by David Adler J M ADL—Cam (Jennifer) Jsnsen is at it again with her partner Eric Shelton.  While the two are trying to raise money for the “Ride and Read”  program Cam notices an unusual woman wearing both sunglasses and a long raincoat when it is neither sunny nor raining. As she follows the clues Cam uncovers the keys to solving a mystery involving a bank robbery.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest


Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest by Marc Brown JP BRO—Arthur enters a jingle contest for Crunch Cereal. As he is struggling to find the perfect jingle he hears D.W. singing a catchy tune. Arthur and his “band” use the tune for the entry. Does Arthur win the Crunch Cereal Contest?

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Bread and Jam for Frances


Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban E HOB—A classic story of a child who only wants to eat one thing.  But when that is all her mother starts serving her, she soon realizes that there are lots of other yummy things to eat.  A funny, engaging picture book. 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Chew, Chew, Gulp!


Chew, Chew, Gulp! by Lauren Thompson E THO—  Eating isn’t hard to do!  Follow these adorable pictures and rhyming text to learn about lots of ways to do it.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs & Blood Sausage


Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food: Brains, Bugs & Blood Sausage by Andrew Zimmern J 394.12 ZIM—Fans of the TV show Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World of Food know exactly what kinds of truly “strange” foods Andrew has dined on. He has sampled local cuisine from around the globe and introduced children and adults of all ages to cultural traditions that vary ever so slightly from our own. In this book you’ll delve deeper inside some of his favorite places that he has traveled and get a behind the scenes look into his world of unique dining experiences. Warning: This is not light reading for those that are easily queasy!